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19 Sep 24

Not so Trivial Tax Benefits

There is a trivial benefit-in-kind (BiK) exemption for small, non-cash employee benefits. This exemption applies to BiKs classified as 'trivial,' helping employers simplify the

19 Sep 24

Two October self-assessment deadlines

The deadline for submitting paper self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax year is 31 October 2024. Late submission of a self-assessment return will generate a £100 late

19 Sep 24

Pension Credit action week

Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently launched a Pension Credit action

19 Sep 24

Fraudsters impersonating Insolvency Service staff

The Insolvency Service is a government agency that provides services to those affected by financial distress or failure by seeking to tackle financial wrongdoing and maximising

19 Sep 24

Don’t miss out on Home Responsibilities Protection

HMRC together with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have issued a press release urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State

17 Sep 24

What is a PSC?

PSC stands for Person with Significant Control. It is a legal term used primarily in the United Kingdom under company law. A PSC is someone who holds significant influence or

17 Sep 24

Trade Mark protection

To apply for trademark protection in the UK, you will need to follow these steps: Check if Your Trademark is Eligible Ensure your trademark is unique and not too similar to

12 Sep 24

Higher rates of SDLT on residential property

The higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) were introduced on 1 April 2016 and apply to purchases of additional residential property such as buy to let properties and second

12 Sep 24

When dividends cannot be paid

There is a basic principle that dividends or other distributions must not be paid out of capital even if the Articles of a company authorise such a payment. For the purposes of

12 Sep 24

Employing an apprentice

There are special rules to observe when employing an apprentice in the UK. Basically, an apprentice takes part in a structured training program that combines working with studying.

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